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Date Posted: Friday, May 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Summary:
The Sponsorship Officer is responsible for enabling a strong relationship between sponsors and their beneficiaries and ensuring the comprehensive development of children within our programs. He/she will be a key contributor to the well-being and growth of sponsored children through monitoring their progress and coordinating communication between them and their sponsors. The commitment to child development will be evident in the design and implementation of programs, activities, and initiatives that enhance the educational, social, and emotional aspects of sponsored children’s lives. The Officer will also work closely with various teams to gather relevant information and stories that showcase the impacts on the sponsored children.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Field Engagement and Visits:
• Conduct regular field visits to engage directly with sponsored children, their families, and community members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, understanding their needs, challenges, and aspirations.
2. Child Growth and Development Monitoring:
• Implement and monitor individualized child development plans, ensuring they encompass educational, health, and socio-emotional aspects.
• Regularly assess the overall well-being and development of sponsored children, identifying areas for support and enhancement.
3. Data Collection and Documentation:
• Collect and maintain accurate data on sponsored children, tracking their educational progress, health status, and participation in extracurricular activities.
• Document qualitative and quantitative information to provide comprehensive insights into each child’s development.
4. Activities Coordination:
• Organize and coordinate educational, recreational, and cultural activities that contribute to the holistic development of sponsored children.
• Ensure activities align with the organization’s objectives and provide enriching experiences for the children.
5. Communication with Sponsors:
• Facilitate personalized communication between sponsors and sponsored children, ensuring regular updates, letters, and reports are shared in a timely and meaningful manner.
• Collaborate with sponsors to address inquiries and provide additional information on sponsored children.
6. Child-Centric Conflict Resolution:
• Address and resolve concerns or issues raised by sponsors or sponsored children, prioritizing the best interests and well-being of the children.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator to establish effective conflict resolution mechanisms.
7. Collaboration with Local Stakeholders:
• Work closely with local schools, health facilities, and community leaders to enhance the overall support system for sponsored children.
• Collaborate with external partners to provide additional resources and opportunities for child development.
8. Reporting and Analysis:
• Prepare regular reports on child development activities, program impact, and challenges encountered in the field.
• Analyze data to inform program adjustments and improvements, ensuring continuous enhancement of child-focused initiatives.

Required skills and experience.
1. Bachelor’s degree social Sciences, community development or any other related fields
2. At least three years of experience working with Children preferably in a sponsorship department.
3. Must be a Christian.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and well-developed written and oral communications in English and bemba language.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Applications to be sent via e-mail (AS ONE PDF ATTACHMENT) to kfhizam.hr@gmail.com  with attached Curriculum Vitae(CV) (with contact details of at least two referees) and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications as well as proof of identity. Please mention the designation on the subject on the email body.
• Deadline for submitting applications is 13th May 2024.
• (Only those candidates who passed the document screening will be notified of individual
interviews.)

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